Job Information
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Youth Court Facilitator in LOGAN, Utah
Youth Court Facilitator
Requisition ID: 2025-8710
of Openings: 5
Location: US-UT
Category: Other
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc
Department: Extension Home and Community
Advertised Salary: $22.00-$25.00 Per Hour
Overview
USU Extension in Salt Lake County is expanding its Youth Court initiative and is seeking part-time facilitators to support the operations of weekly Youth Court hearings in West Valley and Kearns. The Youth Court program uses a restorative justice-based approach, where referred youth participate in hearings that are run by a panel of their peers. This program provides an alternative justice process for youth who have admitted to engaging in minor offenses, in lieu of going through the formal juvenile court system and having the offense on their record. Through this program, youth court panelists gain valuable leadership skills through trainings and experience leading the hearings. They also serve as mentors for referred youth and determine what actions need to be completed by the referred youth to make amends, take accountability for their actions, and strengthen their ties to school, family, and community.
The role of Youth Court Facilitators involves a variety of responsibilities, including managing eligibility screening and intake processes for referred youth and their parents, providing oversight for court operations, and recruiting and managing the youth panel. Detailed roles and responsibilities are provided below.
Responsibilities
Serve as a Youth Court Facilitator in Kearns and/or West Valley
Understand the Utah Youth Court Diversion Act, a Utah State Statute governing Utah State Youth Courts
Attend monthly Youth Court Task Group meetings (when possible) and provide regular progress reports and updates
Schedule referred youth for their court dates and schedule Youth Court Panelists for hearings
Oversee the preparation and the execution of Kearns or West Valley Youth Court Hearings
Gather and input youth court data and assist with providing quarterly data summaries to referring agencies and task group
stakeholders
Recruit, train, and manage youth court panelist volunteers, advisors, and interns
Track and reconcile all Program monies monthly
Understand the foundational elements of the Kearns and West Valley Youth Courts and established stakeholder MOUs and adhere
to these elements and the Youth Court's policies and procedures
Research and secure disposition partners
Complete all required trainings
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all Youth Court material and adhere to all privacy and data sharing requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualfications:
Experience working with underserved youth
High School Graduate or equivalent
Ability to comply with background check requirements
Experience working with diverse stakeholders and community organizations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to confidentiality, honesty, and ethics
Ability to be fair and impartial - treating all equally, fair, and just
Preferred... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information , sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).
